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Warmouths are solitary nesters that prefer to nest adjacent to a submerged object. Nests are found over a wide range of water depths. They often spawn more than once a year usually between April and August. Crayfish, shrimp, insects and small fishes make up the bulk of their diet. Most feeding is done in the morning, as it appears to sleep at night.

FWC Facts:Freshwater catfish have many external taste buds on their barbels, so they use their sense of taste more than their sight to find prey.